American Heart Association® Don't Die of Doubt
5 reasons hospitals are safe for heart, stroke emergencies — even
in the pandemic
Although COVID-19 has changed the world, it hasn’t changed the fact
that hospitals are the safest place to be if there’s a heart attack,
stroke or other medical emergency.
Here’s why the coronavirus shouldn’t make you hesitate or doubt
you need emergency help.
- Hospitals are following infection control protocols to sanitize, socially
distance and keep infected people away from others.
- Calling 911 immediately is still your best chance of surviving an emergency.
- Year in and year out, heart disease and stroke are the top two killers
worldwide.
- Fast care is the key to survival.
- Emergency room workers know what to do, even when things seem chaotic.
For more information, visit
Heart.org/DontDieofDoubt
Heart & Vascular
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Cardiac Surgery at Kaweah Delta
Visalia's Leader in Heart Care
More than 20 years after establishing its open-heart surgery program in
Visalia, Kaweah Delta has been nationally recognized, has performed more
than 7,900 open-heart surgery procedures. Now under the leadership of
two experienced and talented cardiothoracic surgeons, Sergio Caminha,
MD and Leheb Araim, MD, our program offers patients a full range of cardiovascular
services at our state-of-the-art facility, the Acequia Wing at Kaweah
Delta Medical Center.
Based in Visalia, Kaweah Delta has made a name for itself as the region's
leader in heart care through the support of board-certified cardiologists,
cardiothoracic surgeons, and vascular surgeons who work with Kaweah Delta's
dedicated heart team. This team is made up of physicians, perfusionists
(highly-specialized health professionals qualified to take care of your
heart and lungs), and registered nurses specially trained to care for
critical care patients. Together, we work as a team to provide patients
with integrated and scientific-based medicine - all the specialized care
and support you need for heart care right here in Visalia. Patients are
provided 24-hour care both before and after surgery.
Our Cardiology Team
Sequoia Cardiology Clinic partners with cardiology patients to promote
heart health and provide ongoing evaluation and management of cardiovascular
problems. We offer patients a one-stop-shop for all their diagnostic and
therapeutic cardiology needs by providing easy access to a wide range
of cardiology subspecialists. We believe in giving each patient the attentive,
leading-edge cardiology care they need in a comfortable and convenient
setting. Click
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Our Providers
Our Cardiothoracic Team
Nationally recognized for excellence in heart surgery - Drs. Leheb Araim, Sergio Caminha, and Gonzalo Javier Carrizo work together
to provide comprehensive cardiac and thoracic (chest and lung) surgery
at Kaweah Delta Medical Center. Through this partnership, patients from
throughout the Central Valley are able to receive high-quality surgical
care with their very personal touch. Click
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Our Providers
Our Endovascular Team
At South Valley Vascular, our mission is to provide the highest quality
vascular care and 5-star surgical care to the communities of the Southern
San Joaquin Valley. Click
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Our Providers
Physicians are independent contractors and are not employees or agents
of Kaweah Delta Health Care District.
Heart Services
We assist patients through counseling, heart disease treatment, and surgery.
Our goal is to keep your heart strong long after you leave our hospital,
and offer several education services to create a suitable diet and exercise routine.
Our cardiovascular services include:
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Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) - Minimally invasive valve replacement surgery which may lead to shorter
hospital stays, relief of symptoms (sometimes immediately), improved heart
function and reduced pain and anxiety.
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Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Led by two highly renowned cardiothoracic surgeons, this team performs
various surgeries on the inside of the chest, including heart valve surgery
and minimally invasive procedures.
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Electrophysiology (EP) Cardiology
- We employ a team of medical professionals who have devoted extensive study
to the heart's electrical system. Patients can receive EP procedures
to remedy irregular heart rhythms.
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Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
- This department performs operations to treat vein and artery diseases
with cutting-edge surgical and imaging technology.
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Interventional Cardiology/Vascular Surgery
- Here we treat patients suffering from coronary artery disease, peripheral
artery disease, and myocardial infractions (heart attacks).
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Non-Invasive Cardiology Department - This department provides diagnostic ultrasound imaging to assist in the
diagnoses of cardiovascular system disorders.
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Heart Health Treatment
- We educate patients on how to reduce the risk of heart disease, and treat
patients with high blood pressure, chest pains, and other cardiovascular issues.
For more information on improved heart health, be sure to review our
heart attack overview and details on
past successes and what
your visit will entail.
Learn more about our new affiliation with the Cleveland Clinic, #1 program
in heart care in the nation - Click
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